Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) across Nagaland have been organising various trainings and demonstrations to uplift the farming community in the state.
ATMA Niuland block: ATMA Dimapur, Niuland block conducted “implementation of extension activities through Agripreneurs (ACABC)” at Niuland town on September 20. Resource person Dr. Temsutoshi Ao spoke on the prevention and management of diseases in livestock. Free medicines were provided to the farmers by INTAS Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd through ATMA, Dimapur. Niuland Block also conducted Mobilisation of Turmeric Farmers at Kiyezu-A village on September 25 with Kavi Sumi as resource person. The block also opened turmeric farm school with Aqhevi Chishi as farm school teacher.
ATMA Shamator block: ATMA Tuensang Shamator block conducted training and demonstration programme at Waphur village from August 16 to 17. Training and demonstration on various topic such as trichoderma ,mushroom cultivation contour ploughing in maize were conducted with resource person from various departments. Yimobendang (BTM ATMA), Khesalisie (ATM) Vinoka kibami (DPD Tuensang) and Yimkonglimba (HI) were the resource persons. Farm school on cardamom was inaugurated with T. Kiulongba as the farm teacher. Altogether 20 farmers attended the training.
ATMA Wokha: ATMA Wokha, in collaboration with Agri clinics and Agri Business Center (AC&ABC) conducted training for the Food Securities Groups on September 19 at ATMA training hall, DFO office Wokha. The programme was followed by technical session where slide show on use of appropriate biopesticide, bio fertilizer, seeds, application of inorganic inputs and safety precautions in handling pesticides were presented by AC&ABC, Wokha, proprietor, Amos Odyuo.
Presentation of packages and practices of various winter vegetables crops were delivered by BTT Convenor & HI, Y Shanchobeni Humtsoe, DPD, T.Subenthung Yanthan, ATM, Lothngbeni Murry and ATM, Lily Tungoe.
ATMA Phek Kikruma block: ATMA Phek, Kikruma block, conducted training, demonstration and capacity building program on September 17, at Phusachodu village with 51 farmers in attendance. A press release from ATMA Phek, stated that resource persons WDT member LRD Phek, Chosevoyi, BTM, Keduwete-ü Lomi, ATM, Nusakho Nyekha, ATM, Sedekounuo Kelio and ATM, Kewe Rhakho, covered various topics. Cardamom farmers, Zahuyi Murao and Kütho SHG, were awarded with cash for best performing individual farmer and group under Kikruma block respectively. A coffee farm school was also established at Phusachodu village with Kuhukro Chotso, appointed as farm school teacher. Coffee saplings sponsored under the initiative of DPO, LRD and PD, ATMA Phek, Levi Achumi, were distributed free of cost to all farmers present alongside distribution of agricultural tools and seeds of various vegetable crops. A similar kind of programme was also held at Kikruma village attended by 64 farmers and ATMA officials.
ATMA Satakha block: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Zunheboto, Satakha block inaugurated fishery farm school on September 27 at Xukhepu village. A press release from ATMA Satakha stated that, Tokiho Zhimo was appointed as the farm school teacher. During the inaugural programme the concept of farm school and training on fish farming was delivered by ATM, Tovi. V. Jimomi and words of appreciation and encouragement was shared by AFA, Mughato. The programme concluded with an interaction and feedback session with participants.
ATMA Kohima: Within district farmers training on “Post Harvest Management and value addition of Horticultural Crops” was conducted by ATMA Kohima with a combination of farmers from four blocks under Kohima district viz, Jakhama, Chiephobozou, Botsa and Kohima on September 24 at the conference hall of DAO Kohima. The programme was led by BTM Chiephobozou Block, Mvüdzeviü Shüya, who also briefed the trainees on the importance of post harvest management which begins from the moment any crop is harvested, importance of value addition and its benefit to overcome the post harvest losses and also its scope in the market. Technical sessions was carried out by ATM Botsa block, Medokhrielie, ATM Chiephobozou, Benjile Semy and BTM, Vimenuo Mere along with ATM Jakhama block, Atuno Zinyu respectively.
ATMA Chetheba block: ATMA Chetheba block, conducted demonstration, training and mobilisation of farmers at Khulazu Bawe and Chesezu Nawe village from September 14 to 16. At Khulazu Bawe, resource person ATM, Raveyi , WDT member, LRD Phek , Chosevoyi Dawhuo and Horticulture research farm Pfustero, Vepi sazo, emphasized on backyard rabbit farming, coffee plantation and kiwi fruit plant grafting respectively. A farm school on persimmon fruit was also established where 36 farmers attended. At Chesezu Nawe, resource person emphasized on animal healthcare management, banana and cabbage cultivation. Individual and group awards were also awarded. Sample of seeds and deworming medicine were distributed.
ATMA Longleng: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Longleng, organised State Farmers Training (SFT) on September 20, at Mushroom Development Centre (MDC), State Horticulture Nursery, 4th mile Dimapur. Training was organised for progressive farmers of Longleng. Resource person I/c MDC, Imlitemsu introduced different types of edible mushrooms developed in the centre and demonstrated practices of pakng Oyster mushroom preparation. Spawn for mushroom production was distributed, and altogether 16 farmers and officials attended the training programme.
ATMA Sechü-Zubza block: ATMA Sechü-Zubza block conducted training-cum-demonstration on cultivation practices of cabbage, tomato and mustard at Mezoma Bawe and Sechü-Zubza village on September 13. A press release from BTM Sechü-Zubza block, Kajini Isabella Zinyü stated that the resource persons were KetsivinoNakhro, ATM and Keviravono Visa, ATM. In a demonstration, nursery bed preparation of seeds and correct depth of seed placement in the soil for germination and also the duration from transplanting to harvest were imparted. Meanwhile, two farmers group were mobilised with ten members each. On September 17, a value addition training on making of Brinjal pickle, Naga King Chilli pickle and Ginger candy was conducted at Jotsoma village. Later, a demonstration on nursery bed preparation of carrot, cauliflower and onion was also done. The event was attended by 17 farmers along with the ATMA functionaries.